RE: DML Digest V5 #4442

From: First Name (ezlife45@hotmail.com)
Date: Fri Oct 07 2011 - 12:14:51 EDT


My 98 has a fuel filter on the passenger side underneath the cab.
 

> Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 00:00:06 -0400
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> To: dakota-truck-digest@twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML Digest V5 #4442
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> DML Digest Friday, October 7 2011 Volume 05 : Number 4442
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> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
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> Re: DML: Maybe a bad fuel pump?
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> Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2011 07:51:01 -0400
> From: Jamie C <jamie12ga@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Maybe a bad fuel pump?
>
> I did mine by myself also. I removed the bumper and tailgate. With those
> off, it's easy to slide the bed back a couple feet to get at the pump. I
> think I had the front of the bed jacked up w/ lumber to clear the tire. It
> was much easier then I thought it would be. This was on a '96 style though.
> James
>
> On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 10:50 PM, Barry Oliver <barrysuperhawk@comcast.net>wrote:
>
> >
> > My suggestion would be to lift the bed. It can be done with 1 person with
> > preparation or more easily with 2. 10 people make it a breeze. If you have
> > only yourself to rely on, you will need patience and lumber. If you have a
> > lifting point, then a couple of 4x4's, some rope, and a come-a-long will do
> > the job if you are very careful. 2 hands makes this easier [and safer].
> > 10 people mean you can just unbolt it and carry it off, no need for
> > acrobatics.
> >
> >
> > John Dunlap wrote:
> >
> >> I would drain tank then remove it... fuel is about 8#s per gallon
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Oct 5, 2011, at 8:57 PM, Andy Levy <andy.levy@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 21:48, Mike & Sharon Higgins
> >>> <clearcreek@gobrainstorm.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 1999 Dakota 5.2 (318) Magnum, 5 speed manual; 210,000 miles, History:
> >>>> it's
> >>>> been great, few repairs, only expected maintenance. So far.......
> >>>>
> >>>> Until today. Traveling through town, about 12 miles since starting at
> >>>> home,
> >>>> and only one block from work. Truck stumbled and stalled at
> >>>> intersection.
> >>>> restarted twice, but wouldn't run over idle speed, then died. twice.
> >>>> Friends
> >>>> from work pulled me into the parking lot. At lunch I checked again; he
> >>>> started again, but only ran at idle for about 10 seconds, then died, no
> >>>> restart. Fuel manifold showed little pressure and lots of air bubbles.
> >>>> Dumped in two gallons of fuel, but no luck. Lots of spinning, but no
> >>>> restart.
> >>>>
> >>>> Q 1. Is there a fuel filter outside of the tank to the fuel rail?
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Nope.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Q 2. I am reasonably certain that the problem is the Main Fuel Pump in
> >>>> the
> >>>> tank. Is there another?
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Nope
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Q 3 Any ideas on cost of part?
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> It's a whole assembly with the sending unit. People have priced it on
> >>> the list in the past, but I don't recall what it goes for.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I'll likely try to replace it myself. I haven't done any major
> >>>> mechanical
> >>>> work in 10 years, and I am not relishing climbing under the truck, but
> >>>> this
> >>>> retirement income isn't stretching very far. Any suggestions would be
> >>>> welcome.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> You'll have to lift the bed or drop the tank - there's no other way to
> >>> get at it.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
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